I had intermittent starting problems with my bobcat s185. Turns out it was the fuel solenoid going bad. In this video I discuss the problem.
10/13/23 Update: A great explanation on this solenoid by HowIDidIt:
Explaining the 3 wire pull-hold solenoids found on Bobcat machines. These solenoids control the fuel shutoff on the engines and the brake lock on wheeled machines.
• How the Fuel Shutoff a...
Part # for fuel solenoid: 6691498
Part # for brake solenoid 7136559